Tip for getting on tight boots

[Sparwood Dave]

Unless my boots are directly under the heater in the car they are almost impossible to get on at the hill. The 'twist the tongue to the side then point your toe and shove' thing wasn't working especially with the Rx Othotics. I figured less friction would be good so i stuck aluminum tape (shiny, slippery, used on furnace ducts, not duct tape) about 4" long over the centre part of the insole. I avoided the heel pocket as I want grip there. Anyway the tape decreased my parking lot swearing by at least 50%. Sure helps and it's cheap.

[JONG Q Public]

Try silk socks.

[userA]

some more on the bottom of your sock should make it even easier.
whenever i'm not sure i always use more.
hope that helps
bobbyf

[XXX-er]

I like to have a small stool to sit on in the P-lot while I put my boots on

[Skidog]

I like to have a small stool to sit on in the P-lot while I put my boots on

you shit right in the parking lot while putting your boots on?? Thats fucking weird.

[angrysasquatch]

you shit right in the parking lot while putting your boots on?? Thats fucking weird.

It's northern BC, it's not like there's anybody else there to see his likely hairy, unsightly ass

[Tye 1on]

same issue with Titans, helluva way to start a ski day.

[Skidog]

same issue with Titans, helluva way to start a ski day.

Tye you really have issues with the titans? Interesting.. I find them easy on/easy off...

[skiing-in-jackson]

Try a sock with a more shear surface or less friction. Bridgedale Microfit are nice. In the diabetic footwear sector, there are a host of thin synthetic socks with a very slippery surface.

Also- a heated boot bag can be a world of help. Maybe even a boot bag period. Simply insulating your boots from the cold air will help. If they get cold in the first place, they'll always be hard to get on as they may never get warm all day.

[Tye 1on]

Tye you really have issues with the titans? Interesting.. I find them easy on/easy off...

yeah, i do. Both on and off. You have Intuitions in yours too?

[toast2266]

same issue with Titans, helluva way to start a ski day.

x2. If my titans were any tighter I'd have to resort to (?something?)

[hutash]

Buy her a few drinks.....Duh!

[buttahflake]

this.
i made the move to a three piece, this year.
so easy on and off. no matter how cold.
i buckle them once at the start off the day and go.

[vanisle]

Powerwrap intuitions are money for slipping into boots.
Ive got a high instep and normally have a bitch of a time but can usually step into my Titans
without even bending over.

[Skidog]

yeah, i do. Both on and off. You have Intuitions in yours too?

Nope stock liners.

interesting...

[Bobcat Sig]

Nope stock liners.

interesting...

I had the same problem for years, but once I moved to Intuitions, it was quite easy to get boots on. Get some.

[XXX-er]

you shit right in the parking lot while putting your boots on?? Thats fucking weird.

just smear a little on your foot and you will slip right into that boot!

[sb]

^^^^^TMI

[D(C)]

Tried, tested and true plug boot trick:

Reach inside the cuff and use your thumbs to spread apart the lower shell as you slide your foot in.

No vaseline/silicone/silk socks/KY/poo necessary. Will work with the stiffest of boots in any temp.

[stuckathuntermtn]

Well you pull the tongue up and to the side, you really have to make sure you're opening the plastic over the instep. That usually takes another hand. Like pull open the overlap. I need to do that when it's cold.

Oh, just what D(C) said.